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Mercedes-Benz backtracks on plan to go full electric by 2030

Motor Authority

Mercedes-Benz has abandoned its goal of exclusively selling electric vehicles in major markets by 2030, CEO Ola Källenius said on Thursday during the automaker's annual general meeting. Mercedes first announced the goal in 2021 but slower than expected EV sales means the automaker now plans to continue offering gas-powered cars well into the.

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Volkswagen Scirocco primed for comeback as EV sports coupe

Autocar

VW suggested it could be launched by 2028 if ultimately granted production Sports coupé could be based on new Porsche Boxster platform; dual-motor, four-wheel-drive R flagship possible Volkswagen is studying internal design, engineering and manufacturing proposals for a return of the Scirocco coupé as an electric car with 1970s-inspired styling and a possible dual-motor, four-wheel-drive R flagship.

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Tesla Model 3 wins Best Urban EV under $100K

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The Tesla Model 3 has raised its own benchmark by winning the 2024 Drive Car of the Year Best Urban Electric Vehicle under $100K In 2024, the Drive Car of the Year judging opened up all categories to allow electric vehicles to compete with regular combustion-engined alternatives. That way, if an electric vehicle is best aligned to the award criteria, we call it as we see it and crown an electric vehicle.

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DeLorean’s Back To The Future Lawsuit Headed To Trial

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The DeLorean from Back to the Future is one of the most iconic movie cars ever created and it’s at the center of a long-running dispute. While the first film in the series was released in 1985, the car is playing a starring role in a lawsuit involving NBCUniversal and the DeLorean Motor Company. The latter sued the entertainment giant for “breach of contract and an accounting, as well as trademark and trade dress infringement.” The basis of the lawsuit dates back to the 1980

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2024 Toyota Land Cruiser costs $57,445, hybrid powertrain standard

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The redesigned 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser is due in showrooms this spring with a base price of $57,445, Toyota announced Tuesday. That base price, which includes a $1,495 destination charge, matches what Toyota discussed when the new Land Cruiser (dubbed the 250 Series) was unveiled last summer. It applies to the base Land Cruiser 1958 model, named.

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New Ineos Fusilier revealed as EV 4x4 with range-extender option

Autocar

Fusilier is smaller and slightly sleeker than the Grenadier Grenadier's smaller sibling is first electric Ineos, due on sale in 2027 with extreme off-road ability Ineos has revealed the Fusilier as a smaller sibling to the Grenadier , bringing the option of pure-electric power and claiming "world-class off-road capability". The 4x4 company’s third model – after the Grenadier SUV and closely related Quartermaster pick-up – is based on a new EV-oriented skateboard architecture, completely separat

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Mercedes-Benz sees EV demand slow, will update combustion car lineup

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Filed under: Green , Mercedes-Benz , Electric , Future Vehicles , Luxury , Performance Continue reading Mercedes-Benz sees EV demand slow, will update combustion car lineup Mercedes-Benz sees EV demand slow, will update combustion car lineup originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 22 Feb 2024 08:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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2025 Dodge Charger Daytona EV might rumble like it has a V-8

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The sound and feel of a V-8 roaring away is one of the biggest appeals of driving a performance car fitted with that type of engine—and given strict speed limits, it may even be the biggest appeal for some buyers. That all goes away with electric vehicles, but some automakers are looking at ways to keep some of the V-8 magic alive, even if.

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Volkswagen ID 7 Tourer electric estate brings 426-mile range

Autocar

The ID 7 Tourer is proportionally identical to the ID 7 saloon The Tourer will arrive in the second half of 2024 to take on the BMW i5 Touring The Volkswagen ID 7 Tourer has broken cover as a sleek electric estate which the German firm hopes will broaden the appeal of its flagship EV and solidify its position in the executive market. Described as the “electric all-rounder of the new era”, the Tourer will arrive in the second half of 2024 to take on the BMW i5 Touring and forthcoming Audi A6 E-tr

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Dodge Charger EV will artificially generate V8 vibrations, says patent

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Filed under: Green , Dodge , Coupe , Electric , Performance Continue reading Dodge Charger EV will artificially generate V8 vibrations, says patent Dodge Charger EV will artificially generate V8 vibrations, says patent originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 23 Feb 2024 08:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Kia EV9 Air is the 2024 Drive Car of the Year

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A game-changing electric vehicle for the whole family, the Kia EV9 Air represents the future of Australian family transport and wins the coveted DCOTY trophy for 2024 The Kia EV9 electric SUV has won the Drive Car of the Year 2024 award, marking the first time in the 18-year history of the awards program, that an electric vehicle has taken the prestigious trophy.

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Ford continues to slash pricing on the Mustang Mach-E

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It's never been cheaper to get behind the wheel of a Ford Mustang Mach-E. Ford this week slashed pricing on the electric crossover for the third time in a little over a year as sales take a nosedive. The 2023 Mustang Mach-E in base Select RWD form is now priced to start at $41,695, including an $1,800 destination charge. That's down $3,100 from.

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Exclusive: Microlino EV bubble car on sale in UK this year

Autocar

Microlino is not much longer than a Citroën Ami but has double the power and top speed Maker of Isetta-inspired electric car is aiming for 300 UK deliveries by the end of 2024 Swiss firm Microlino will begin selling its Isetta-inspired electric quadricycle in the UK imminently, Autocar can reveal. The company is currently advertising a vacancy for a UK country manager, who will be responsible for establishing a sales infrastructure and a marketing strategy for the Microlino.

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Cheap Chinese cars from Mexico could be 'an extinction-level event,' U.S. trade group says

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Filed under: Government/Legal , Green , Plants/Manufacturing , Electric Continue reading Cheap Chinese cars from Mexico could be 'an extinction-level event,' U.S. trade group says Cheap Chinese cars from Mexico could be 'an extinction-level event,' U.S. trade group says originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 23 Feb 2024 17:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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US to pull back emissions laws and electric car targets

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Australia’s proposed emissions laws were designed to catch up to tougher US regulations – but now the US government wants to wind its own targets back. The US Government is tipped to wind back the proposed tailpipe emissions laws, succumbing to pressure from local car makers citing slower-than-anticipated demand for electric vehicles. Scheduled for introduction in 2027, the proposed regulations were originally designed to encourage the take-up of electric vehicles and looked to reduce new vehicl

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Decision on Porsche electric hypercar to be made soon

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A decision on whether Porsche's Mission X electric hypercar concept will enter production will be made this year, CEO Oliver Blume told Car Sales in an interview published on Wednesday. In the same interview, Blume said feedback on the Mission X was “massively positive” and that this was a “great motivation” for getting the.

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New-look £17k Dacia Spring revealed ahead of UK launch

Autocar

The Spring has been given major improvements to interior quality and connectivity Quality-raising revamp puts Dacia’s smallest EV hatch on course to launch in October The Dacia Spring will finally head to UK dealers in the coming months to become the nation’s cheapest electric car , following a substantial overhaul inside and out aimed at sustaining strong European sales volumes.

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New Toyota MR2 Could Launch In 2026 With Corolla GR Power

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Speculation about a next-generation Toyota MR2 has been swirling around the web for what feels like an eternity, and now, yet another report has emerged from Japan alleging that the sports car could debut as early as the end of 2025 before hitting the market the following year with a 1.6-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine. If you haven’t been keeping track, over the years, we’ve heard rumors of Toyota exploring various directions for the next-generation MR2.

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Every car available with a manual transmission

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Filed under: Car Buying , Driving , Truck , Coupe , Hatchback , SUV Continue reading Every car available with a manual transmission Every car available with a manual transmission originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 23 Feb 2024 12:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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2024 Subaru Solterra electric car prices slashed in Australia before first deliveries

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Subaru has taken the knife to the price of its Tesla Model Y rival, and it is now $6700 to $8000 cheaper – slotting between a Tesla Model Y RWD and Long Range. Subaru Australia has slashed prices of its upcoming 2024 Subaru Solterra electric SUV by up to $8000 before customer deliveries begin. It follows criticism of the original prices which saw the most affordable model cost $12,500 more than a base Tesla Model Y – Australia’s top-selling electric vehicle – and the flagship model top $90

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Tax hike for pick-ups reversed by UK government

Autocar

HMRC makes U-turn on changes to benefit-in-kind rules after criticism from motor industry One week on from proposed new company car taxes for double-cab pick-up trucks HMRC has scrapped the plans. Company car scheme users who bought or leased a double-cab pick-up truck were due to see the benefit in kind (BIK) payments sky rocket under proposals announced on 12 February, but in a dramatic U-turn after criticism from farmers and the motor industry it has reversed its decision.

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$7.3M Pagani Huayra Codalunga Allegedly Seized By Swiss Police

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Most limited-production hypercars are typically treated like garage queens, but exceptions exist, like the Pagani Huayra Codalunga pictured here, seen cruising on public roads in Switzerland. As if driving a long-tail Huayra in the wild isn’t exciting enough, its owner was interrupted by local police, who reportedly impounded the rare Italian exotic that’s worth $7.3 million.

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GM issues stop-sale order for 2024 Chevy Colorado, GMC Canyon pickups

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Filed under: Plants/Manufacturing , Chevrolet , GMC , Truck Continue reading GM issues stop-sale order for 2024 Chevy Colorado, GMC Canyon pickups GM issues stop-sale order for 2024 Chevy Colorado, GMC Canyon pickups originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 20 Feb 2024 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The death of the Aussie V8 | Drive Flashback

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The fixation with Aussie V8s borders on the irrational. After 30 years, the Holden engine is headed for the automotive knackery. Holden’s near-mythical 5.0-litre V8 had powered fast Aussie muscle for decades Story by Peter McKay originally published in Drive on 20 February, 1998 Why do so many Australians have an affection for V8 engines, and old-fashioned V8s at that?

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BMW 5 Series

Autocar

The new i5 got this eighth-gen 5 Series range off to a stuttering start. What's it like when an ICE enters the mix? Given that BMW itself calls the BMW 5 Series the “core and heart” of its brand, the arrival of a new one is going to be a much bigger event than yet another SUV rolling off the line.This all-new G60 version is the eighth generation of a model that has racked up more than 10 million sales in more than 50 years on the market, yet so far we have only known it by a different name: the

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VW Scirocco Could Return As An Electric Sportscar

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In an unexpected twist of fate, Volkswagen is reportedly considering bringing back the Scirocco nameplate in the form of a fully electric sportscar. While the project has yet to receive the green light for production, a low-slung coupe with dual electric motors and a Porsche-derived platform could serve as the perfect base for a revived Scirocco. VW has officially confirmed that both the GTI and R nameplates will continue to exist in the EV-only future, decorating the grilles of the upcoming hot

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Cybertruck engineer addresses claims the Tesla EVs rust in the rain

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Filed under: Government/Legal , Green , Electric , Infrastructure Continue reading Cybertruck engineer addresses claims the Tesla EVs rust in the rain Cybertruck engineer addresses claims the Tesla EVs rust in the rain originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 19 Feb 2024 12:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Tesla reveals way to protect the Cybertruck’s stainless steel body

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Tesla has given US owners of the Cybertruck a tried-and-tested way of protecting their electric pickup’s stainless steel bodywork – but it comes at a hefty price. The company will offer a choice of five vinyl wraps for the striking ute, albeit through just four Tesla service centres in California. It’s not the first time Tesla has offered wraps instead of more paint colours, as last year it launched seven vinyl choices for the Model Y and Model 3 in the US – in addition to the five paint f

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First pictures of new electric Renault 4 as reveal date nears

Autocar

Renault's utilitarian hatchback is reborn as a retro EV crossover to rival the Jeep Avenger The reborn Renault 4 has been spotted in production form just days before the debut of its supermini sibling, the new Renault 5. The 4 is due on the market in 2025 as an evolution of 2022's chunky, Dakar-inspired 4Ever Trophy concept and will ride on the same Ampr Small EV architecture as the lower-slung 5.

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Audi’s Chinese Partner To Reveal IM L6 Electric Sedan With 500-Mile Range In Geneva

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The parent company of MG, SAIC Motors, is continuing its expansion in European territory with the introduction of a new electric-only brand called IM, which stands for Intelligent Mobility. The marque will introduce itself to well-heeled European consumers with the L6, which will make its global debut at the Geneva International Motor Show on February 26.

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Delta is using a Porsche 911 GT3 RS to help fliers make tight connections

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Filed under: Marketing/Advertising , Weird Car News , Porsche , Coupe , Luxury , Performance Continue reading Delta is using a Porsche 911 GT3 RS to help fliers make tight connections Delta is using a Porsche 911 GT3 RS to help fliers make tight connections originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 21 Feb 2024 11:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Mercedes Admits It Was Too Enthusiastic About Electrification Goals

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It concedes it will fail to meet its previously established projection of having PHEVs and EVs account for 50 percent of sales by 2025.

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Alpine A290 EV hot hatch drops disguise before June reveal

Autocar

Various parts of the car's drivetrain are nearing the end of development Renault 5-based model nears end of development; kickstarts the performance division's push into the mainstream The Alpine A290 is in the final stages of testing ahead of its official reveal, which has been confirmed for June. Currently undergoing cold weather testing in Sweden, the new electric hot hatch will kickstart the French firm's push into the mainstream market, and is based on the forthcoming Renault 5.

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Lotus Tech Is Going Public Today At A $5.5 Billion Valuation

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Lotus Technology and L Catterton Asia Acquisition Corp have finalized their merger and the all-electric car manufacturer will commence trading on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol ‘LOT’ on February 23, 2024. The public listing will value the company at approximately $5.5 billion and comes despite ongoing uncertainty with EVs across much of the industry.

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Wife of Tesla employee killed in perhaps first 'Full Self-Driving' crash says they were 'guinea pigs'

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Filed under: Weird Car News , Mercedes-Benz Continue reading Wife of Tesla employee killed in perhaps first 'Full Self-Driving' crash says they were 'guinea pigs' Wife of Tesla employee killed in perhaps first 'Full Self-Driving' crash says they were 'guinea pigs' originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 19 Feb 2024 07:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Car industry body accused of “misleading” on cost of new-car emissions targets to buyers

Drive.com

The organisation representing new-car makers in Australia has come under fire for “now discredited” claims some models could become up to $13,000 more expensive next year under the government’s new vehicle emissions standards. The peak body for car manufacturers in Australia has been accused by electric-car lobbyists of making “misleading” and “now discredited” claims on how upcoming emissions standards for new vehicles will increase prices.

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Renault CEO Luca de Meo: how to save the car industry

Autocar

De Meo: "Today, our sector is facing its most profound change in 150 years." Writing exclusively for Autocar, de Meo outlines a plan to drive EV uptake and pressure from new players First, we watched the rise of Tesla and now we’re witnessing the rise of China. For us Europeans, these are challenging times. But are we fully aware of what is at stake?